AirTalk

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  • Airtalk Episode Wednesday April 12, 2023

    Today on AirTalk, the Biden administration’s new EPA proposal. Also on the show, what the latest Colorado River cuts mean for Californians; do older generations have better work ethic?; and more.

    • New EPA Proposal Would Mean Two-Thirds Of New Cars Need To Be Electric In The Next Decade (0:15) 
    • What Are 4-H Programs And How Do They Impact Kids’ Development? (33:31)
    • The Latest On Proposed Colorado River Cuts And What It Could Mean For California (51:21)
    • Workin’ 9 to 5 – Over 55. Do Older Employees Work Harder Than Their Younger Colleagues? (1:12:02)
    • 1 hr 40 min
    • Airtalk Episode Tuesday April 11, 2023

      Today on AirTalk, what do bay area residents think about the way San Francisco resolves its crimes? Also on the show, what is the secret to LDRs?; Airtalk listeners share their favorite sauces and condiments; and more.

      • High Profile Stabbing Raises Alarm About Crime In San Francisco. Does Public Perception Match Trends? (0:15) 
      • Tensions Rise In Mammoth As Town Grapples With Record Snowfall (29:42) 
      • What’s The Secret To Making Long Distance Relationships Work? (41:33) 
      • New CA Bill Looks To Assist Those Suffering From Severe Psychological Distress, We Discuss The Legislation & Its Controversy (1:15:38) 
      • So Many Condiments To Choose From, So Little Time. What’s Your Favorite? (1:28:56) 
      • 1 hr 40 min
      • Airtalk Episode Monday April 10, 2023

        Today on AirTalk, what the conflicting rulings over the abortion pill mifepristone mean. Also on the show, the pros and cons to ‘gentle parenting’; why there have been so many train derailments recently; the increasing number of autism diagnoses in children of color; and more.

        • Conflicting Rulings On Abortion Pill Create Confusion – What Happens Now? (0:15) 
        • As ‘Gentle Parenting’ Grows In Popularity, Parents Struggle With Burnout (17:52) 
        • How Super Long Trains Compromise Railway Safety (51:28)
        • NBA Postseason Preview: Lakers Face Timberwolves In Play-In And Clippers Head To Phoenix For Playoffs (1:11:55)
        • Why Are More Kids, Including Kids Of Color, Being Diagnosed With Autism? (1:23:19)
        • 1 hr 40 min
        • Airtalk Episode Friday April 7, 2023

          Today on AirTalk, LA Metro is playing classical music at the Westlake-MacArthur Park station. Also on the show, the Easter Drag March in Los Angeles; what it means to have ‘imposter syndrome’; FilmWeek; and more.

          • LA Metro Is Playing Bach And Beethoven At The Train Station–Why It's Not Exactly Music To Everyone’s Ears (0:15)
          • Drag March LA Is Serving This Sunday, We Discuss The Event & Its Significance (17:33) 
          • The Realities Of 'Imposter Syndrome' And How We Manage Feelings Of Inadequacy (33:35)
          • FilmWeek: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Showing Up,’ ‘Paint’ and More (51:22) 
          • Larry Interviews Mark Vieira, Author Of “Warner Bros: 100 Years Of Storytelling” (1:21:56)
          • 1 hr 40 min
          • AirTalk Episode Thursday April 6, 2023
            • Undercover Officers Are Suing LAPD After Their Photos Were Released To The Public – How Did This Happen, And What’s Next? (0:00)
            • Immigrants Who Moved To US As Children Share Stories About Visiting Their Country Of Birth For The First Time (26:48)
            • How Universities And Parents Can Support College Students’ Mental Health (48:56)
            • TV-Talk: ‘Dave’ Season 3, ‘Up Here,’ ‘Schmigadoon’ Season 2 & More (1:14:59)
            • 1 hr 38 min
            • TV-Talk: ‘Dave’ Season 3, ‘Up Here,’ ‘Schmigadoon’ Season 2 & More

              Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network tv and numerous streaming platforms, which is why we have a couple of television critics joining us to help you sift through everything. Joining us this week are Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire and Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co.

              This week’s reviews include:

              • Dave [Season 3] (Airing on FX & Streaming on Hulu)
              • Up Here (Hulu)
              • Schmigadoon [Season 2] (Apple TV+)
              • Rain Dogs (Airing on HBO & Streaming on HBO Max)
              • Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
              • The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
              • Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed (HBO Max)
              • The Power (Amazon Prime Video)
              • 24 min
              • Airtalk Episode Wednesday April 5, 2023

                Today on AirTalk, the latest on former President Donald Trump’s arraignment. Also on the show, why you love your neighborhood; the new tax under Measure ULA is now in effect; there’s a proposal to allow accents on government documents in California; and more.

                • Following Former President Trump’s Arraignment, Making Legal Sense Of The 34 Felony Charges Against Him (0:15) 
                • Proud Of The Neighborhood You Live In? Spread The Love And Tell Us What Makes Your Part Of Town So Special (27:35) 
                • Latest On Measure ULA: L.A. City Unable To Spend Funds As They Deal With Ongoing Legal Challenges (51:27) 
                • Why CA Doesn't Allow Accents On Birth Certificates, Other Documents And The Proposal That Could Change That (1:08:58) 
                • ‘Nine Black Robes’ Traces The Rightward Shift Of The US Supreme Court, And How It Has Affected Americans’ Lives (1:32:37) 
                • 1 hr 40 min

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                Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.

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